Reapplying for uk student visa after discontinuing previous uk masters due to fathers passing-has anyone had a similar case?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently applying for a UK Student visa for the September 2026 intake, and my situation is a little unusual. I’m hoping to find people who have been through something similar and can share their experience, especially regarding UKVI interviews and credibility concerns.
Here’s my background:
● I completed my Bachelor’s in Hotel Management in India.
● I previously went to the UK in September 2022 to study an MSc in Hospitality, Tourism and Management at Coventry University.
● Unfortunately, my father passed away on 23 February 2023, while I was in the UK.
● Because of the situation, I returned to India immediately and discontinued my Master’s. I had completed around 6 months of the course.
● I have been living in India since then and have gained professional experience, including working in a business-related role.
● I have now decided to return to higher education and have applied for a new postgraduate business-related course in the UK for the September 2026 intake.
● I have received my CAS, completed my TB test and recently completed my UKVI biometrics on 17 August 2026.
● My application is currently under standard processing.
My main concern is whether UKVI could question why I previously started a Master’s in the UK, discontinued it and returned to India, and am now applying for another postgraduate course in the UK.
I am prepared to explain honestly that my previous studies were interrupted because of my father’s death and that my circumstances are different now. I can also explain what I have done professionally since returning to India and why my new course is relevant to my career plans.
I’m particularly interested in hearing from anyone who:
- Previously studied in the UK but discontinued/withdrew from their course and later applied for another UK Student visa.
- Had to return to their home country because of a family death or serious family circumstances and later reapplied.
- Had a significant gap between their previous UK studies and their new application.
- Had a UKVI credibility interview with a similar background.
- Was approved or refused in a similar situation.
If you had a similar case, what questions did UKVI ask you? Did they question why you were returning to the UK after previously discontinuing your course?
And if you were successful, what do you think helped your application?
I’m mainly trying to understand what UKVI may focus on and whether there are any things I should be prepared to explain clearly if I’m invited for an interview.
Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience. 🙏